Hero MotoCorp breaches 100 million production milestone

26 January 2021: Hero MotoCorp has surpassed the monumental 100 million cumulative production milestone and thus becomes the only Indian automotive manufacturer to achieve the incredible landmark. The 100 millionth bike, the Xtreme 160R, was rolled-out of the Company’s manufacturing facility in Haridwar, in the northern Indian hill state of Uttarakhand. This is also the 20th consecutive year that Hero MotoCorp has retained the coveted title of the world’s largest manufacturer of two-wheelers.

Hero MotoCorp’s achievement of this landmark is said to be one of the fastest global achievements of the 100 million cumulative production mark, with the last 50 Million units coming in a span ofjust seven years. “We have been making in India, for the world and this milestone is an acknowledgment of the customers’ preference for Hero across geographies, demographics and generations. In keeping with our Vision to ‘Be the Future of Mobility’ we will be launching a host of new motorcycles and scooters over the next five years, in addition to expanding our global footprint,” asserts Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman& CEO, Hero MotoCorp.

To mark the occasion, Dr. Pawan Munjal unveiled six special celebration edition models at the Company’s manufacturing facility at Gurugram. The six celebration edition models include Splendor+, Xtreme 160R, Passion Pro, Glamour (motorcycles) and Destini 125, Maestro Edge 110 (scooters) that will go on sale from February 2021.

As part of the next five-year plan, Hero MotoCorp will introduce over 10 products-including variants, refreshes and upgrades-every year. Hero MotoCorp also has a steep growth target for its markets outside India.